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October 26, 2007
Columbia College: Sue Coe Discusses Arts Activism November 29
Sue Coe will speak about her work as an artist and social activist as part of Anchor Graphics’ Scraping the Surface lecture series. The free lecture, “The Elephant We Should Never Forget,” takes place on Thursday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash, 8th floor. A discussion with the artist will follow. More information at 312.344.6864.
Sue Coe has long used printmaking as a means of political consciousness raising. She deliberately keeps her print prices low in order to reach the broadest possible audience. Sales proceeds from certain print editions are earmarked for causes in which Coe believes.
The elephant that Coe, one of the most important politically oriented artists living today, references in the title of her lecture, “The Elephant We Should Never Forget,” is from her 2007 pencil on paper work, Thomas Edison Kills Topsy the Elephant to Promote the Electric Chair. To reinforce the 1903 execution at Coney Island, Topsy was tied down and fed carrots laced with 460 grains of potassium cyanide before the deadly current from a 6,600-volt AC source was sent coursing through her body. She was dead in seconds. The event was witnessed by an estimated 1,500 people and Edison's film of the event was seen by audiences throughout the United States.
“If we can accept that some lives are more valuable and important than others,” says Coe, “then we can be easily manipulated by corporations into killing total strangers in wars, and slaughtering billions of other animals for no logical reason other than profit and power for a tiny minority.”
During her 4-day stay at Columbia College, Coe will lecture and spend time with a group of young women whose lives have been impacted by the sex trade. In a collaboration between the Young Women’s Empowerment Project, Columbia College’s Institute for the Study of Women and Gender in the Arts and Media and Anchor Graphics, Coe will facilitate the making of a series of prints based on the young women’s experiences. This arts project is also part of an ongoing Columbia College initiative entitled, Critical Encounters. This year’s Critical Encounters focus is "Poverty and Privilege" and the questioning of complex myths and realities that arise out of our cultural and social beliefs about those who have and those who have not.
Source: Columbia College Chicago
October 22, 2007
Shenandoah University Celebrates International Day, Oct. 24
Shenandoah University will celebrate international diversity at its 19th annual International Day Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. in Goodson Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. President James A. Davis will deliver the keynote address on the topic of “Diversity, Tolerance and International Understanding.” October 24 is also United Nation’s Day, a celebration of when the United Nations officially came into existence on Oct. 24, 1945. On that day, founding members — China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and a majority of other signatories — officially ratified the United Nations Charter. Since 1948, the date has been celebrated throughout the world with meetings, concerts, discussions and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the organization. In addition to acknowledging international diversity, Shenandoah University’s International Day Convocation will celebrate several of the university’s core values: respect for diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives; and dedication to citizenship, professional service and global outreach. During the convocation, university administrators and board of trustee members will grant resolutions of appreciation to several faculty members, staff, students and friends for their contributions of time, enthusiasm and leadership to global education. Recipients to be honored include Nancy Andrews, a Shenandoah Conservatory senior dance major; Ann Campbell, a Shenandoah University alumna and public relations assistant; Dorothy Ivey, former president of the Virginia United Methodist Board of Global Ministries; Dr. Brenda Kaminski, assistant professor of physician assistant studies; Dr. Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, assistant professor of foreign languages; Dr. Bill Shendow, associate professor of political science; and Jan Wagner, associate professor of music. Also during the convocation, more than 50 fortunate students, faculty and staff will discover where they will be spending their Spring Break as participants in the 2008 Global Citizenship Project (GCP), a 10-day, all-expenses-paid learning trip in March to destinations around the world. Under the leadership of Dean of Global Education RT Good, international programs have continued to grow and thrive as a distinctive provision of the institution. The GCP launched in the 2004-2005 academic year as an outgrowth of a gift from Dr. Nancy Larrick Crosby, a long-time friend and former trustee of the university. Because of her gift, the university was able to send 57 members of the university community on an all-expenses-paid study/travel trip to five destinations around the world – Amsterdam, Costa Rica, India, Mali, and Taiwan – to learn from and share an understanding of culture with particular attention to the theme of global citizenship. Since then, the GCP program has sent hundreds of faculty, students, staff and trustees to countries throughout the world, including last year’s GCP destinations in Germany, Lithuania, Panama, Singapore, Tanzania and Thailand. The Global Experiential Learning (GEL) program also sends groups of students and faculty to international destinations for more extended periods of time. Last year, dance students and faculty spent approximately three weeks traveling and performing in the Republic of Ireland and Spain, while business students and faculty traveled and studied business practices in the People’s Republic of China. This year, the university will further expand its global education programming to include additional travel opportunities for students, lifelong learners and community members who wish to experience international travel within an educational format. Located on the first floor of Cooley Hall, the International Cross-cultural Center (ICC) has provided support to international students and faculty. It serves as a gathering place and a resource for students from various cultures. Regular programming throughout the year includes international student orientation, programming for International Day, hosting international delegations and other activities. The staff facilitates the management of immigration requirements for students, offers advising and coordinates services for international students with other operational units of the institution. Additionally, the ICC staff contributes to the assessment process and facilitates travel preparations for groups traveling abroad. The ICC staff also manages a federal appropriation awarded to the university by the U.S. Department of State to increase study-abroad exchanges between Shenandoah University and academic institutions located in Muslim-dominated countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Source: Shenandoah University, Washington
October 19, 2007
Guitar Virtuoso Alex de Grassi to Perform at Washington College
The Washington College Concert Series continues its 2007-2008 season with a performance by Grammy-nominated guitarist Alex de Grassi at the Norman James Theatre on Saturday, October 27, at 8 p.m. Often cited as one of the world's top finger-style steel-string guitarists, Alex de Grassi brings a unique voice to the art of acoustic guitar with his evocative compositions and arrangements, a richly layered sound and sheer virtuosity. The Wall Street Journal has called his playing "flawless" and Billboard hails his "intricate finger-picking technique with an uncanny gift for melodic invention." De Grassi's trademark is an ability to create a highly orchestrated sound in his solo guitar music. His playing weaves together melody, counter-melody, bass, harmony, rhythm and cross-rhythms, creating a canvas of sound unheard of in a solo guitar performance. His career has drawn acclaim for numerous recordings released by Windham Hill, RCA Novus, Tropo Records, 33rd Street and other labels, as well as for his live performances as a soloist and within ensemble settings. He has toured extensively on the concert circuit, performing in Europe, Japan and throughout North America, including such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Interlochen Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Belfast International Festival. De Grassi was the subject for a PBS concert/television show, "Alex de Grassi: The Artist's Profile." Now in its 56th season, the Washington College Concert Series will continue with performances by the flute/piano due "2" on February 2, 2008; the Cambodian Classics Ensemble on March 2, 2008; and harpist Elizabeth Hainen on April 26, 2008. Single tickets can be purchased at the door, $15 for adults and $5 for youth and students. Season tickets are available. For more ticket information and a 2007-2008 season brochure, call 410/778-7839.
Source: Washington, Maryland
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